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Finding Narnia: a secret hike in Hawaii

13/3/2018

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Narnia Falls, Hilo, Hawaii
I could hear it before I could see it. As I hiked down a gentle slope towards an opening in the trees the noise grew louder. The continuous thundering rush of gallons and gallons of water pouring down multiple waterfalls. White foam starkly contrasting against the black, shiny lava rock that makes up the riverbed of Hawaii’s second longest river.


I had apparently found Narnia.


I was staying with friends in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii when I asked for advice about what to do with my day. My friend dropped a pin on a map and said “that’s the way to Narnia”. I googled it and found some very vague and conflicting directions about where to go to find the start of this secret trail known locally as Narnia, but went along to have a look. After a short walk at the side of a quiet road I came to a turning with a chain across the entrance and a bold yellow sign reading DEAD END. Others had clearly skirted the chain and proceeded down the road, just as I did now. It definitely looked like a dead end until, right at the back I saw a muddy track leading steeply upwards. “I can always turn back”, I thought as I squelched my way up in the drizzle. Still skeptical about what I was doing and mostly watching my footing to avoid the worst puddles, I was surprised when the path suddenly flattened and opened out to a wide, stony track in the middle of a forest. The wet palm trees and vines looked just the part for a journey to another world. I was through the wardrobe.

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As I walked briskly along with peaceful track it seemed impossible to imagine the roads and houses of the sleepy town of Hilo. I was surrounded by greenery on all sides and entirely alone with the sounds of nature. Coming to a junction of paths I had to decide. Chance (and a vague sense of direction) took me towards the Wailuku River which had been such a feature of my previous adventures too. It’s easy to imagine Hina - mother of demigod Maui - and the antics of giant lizard Kuna whose stories intertwine with the life of the island and the water.


Turning my back on the water and retracing my steps I smiled to myself, pleased that I had found this secret spot despite the lack of information and the rain. As the drizzle turned heavier I couldn’t help but be grateful and proud to be in such an amazing place.



Want to find Narnia too? Message me using the Contact Form (not via a comment, I can't reply to you then) with why you want to visit and I’ll give you some clues!
65 Comments
Nick Santos
14/8/2018 03:51:51 am

Trying to find Narnia. Please help.

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Hannah the traveller
14/8/2018 10:07:14 am

Hi Nick,
Send me a message via the Contact Form and I will bestow upon you the secret instructions... (I’ll email you some directions.) Happy hiking!

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Olivia Edwards
22/11/2018 07:19:33 am

Hey there! I am currently on the big island for YWAM Kona! I would really love to have directions to Narnia!

Gerrad Waninger
23/4/2019 01:09:32 am

Hey sister here now been a few times but back on island and can’t seem to find it could you send me the parkinng spot?

marc
7/5/2019 09:52:30 pm

can you send me the instructions on how to get to narnia please

Heidi Hentschel
5/8/2019 07:59:32 pm

Hi! Can you please email the way to get to Narnia?

Frankie
3/5/2020 12:12:34 am

Hi Hannah,

I just moved to Ninole (a bit further up the Hamakua Coast). Could you provide the directions on how to find this trail? Mahalo!

Bev
7/7/2019 07:59:33 pm

Did you guys get the instructions please? Still haven’t been there and would like to see it for myself! ❤️

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Shawna
14/8/2019 07:00:07 pm

Did you find narnia I’m looking for where to start the trek.

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Tim
15/8/2018 01:11:12 am

Hey my friends and i are on the big island this week, could you also send us directions to the Narnia hime?

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Hannah the traveller
15/8/2018 09:52:08 am

Hi Tim
Can you use the Contact Form from the drop down menu on my site too? Then I can email you the directions. Hope you’re having fun on the Big Island!

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Jay
27/8/2018 10:10:06 am

I`d like to spend some time time at Narnia too please message some information how to get there!

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Hannah the traveller
27/8/2018 12:01:16 pm

Hi Jay. Of course. Send me a message using the Contact Form so I can email you back. Or alternatively find me on Facebook so I can message you. It’s definitely worth it!

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Hannah Murphy
18/9/2018 02:59:17 am

Hey! I moved to Big Island a couple of months ago and believe it or not I still haven't been to Narnia! My friends and I have crazy work schedules so the people who do know where it is work when I have off. Anyways, could you give me some directions!
mahalo!

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Hannah the traveller
18/9/2018 09:25:50 am

Hi Hannah! I hope you’re enjoying the Big Island so far. Send me a message via the Contact Form and I’ll email you. And don’t forget to let me know how you get on!

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Gina
28/9/2018 05:01:33 am

Hi Hannah! I just moved to big island a few months ago and have been looking for this hike :) can you help me with directions please?

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Hannah the traveller
1/10/2018 09:43:17 am

Yes I can send directions! Use the Contact Form and I’ll email you back.

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Danielle Laura Pantoja
10/8/2019 08:45:14 pm

Hi I'm looking for directions to Narnia. I think it's peepee waterfalls but I'm not 100%.

Stephanie Van Biljon
28/9/2018 09:26:42 am

Hi Hannah! My husband and I just recently moved here and have heard rumors of the hike, but can’t seem to find it! Any info would be appreciated:)

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Hannah the traveller
1/10/2018 09:46:20 am

Hi Stephanie. Yes I’m happy to send you the directions. Use the Contact Form to email me and I’ll send you all the information.

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Michael Busselberg
1/10/2018 08:16:26 am

We live up in Hawi and wanted to check out Narnia Falls, can you send me directions?

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Hannah the traveller
1/10/2018 09:44:08 am

Of course I can send directions! Use the Contact Form and I’ll email you back.

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Stephanie Van Biljon
1/10/2018 06:34:38 pm

Thank you Hannah! We were able to find Narnia with the directions you sent. It was just as beautiful as you described :)

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Hannah the traveller
4/10/2018 09:10:46 pm

Wow, so glad you made it! And thanks for letting me know.

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Arrin Wray
3/10/2018 09:57:43 pm

Hi Hannah,

My wife and I are looking for the directions to Narnia. If you could help us out we'd appreciate it!

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Hannah the traveller
4/10/2018 09:10:12 pm

Hey, send me a message via the Contact Form and I’ll email the directions :)

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John cox
18/10/2018 09:56:48 pm

What are the directions to Narnia Falls? Im so intrigued! And where to park as well?

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Danny P
14/11/2018 04:33:59 am

Please send me the directions to Narnia, ill be in Hilo tomorrow and have this on my list of things to do while I’m in Hawaii

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Marni
21/11/2018 07:40:37 am

I’m on the island for a few more days and I love to show my boys Narnia! Would appreciate your help.

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Hannahthetraveller
21/11/2018 06:40:14 pm

Hi Marni

I’d be happy to help. Email me via the Contact Form and we’ll take it from there

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Jeremiah Coutin
22/7/2019 06:09:32 am

Hey I was hoping to get directions to Narnia as well!! Thank you for this info!

Dan Handler
14/12/2018 07:33:46 pm

Aloha Hannah,
We recently relocated to Hilo from Pahoa, and we are looking for a special magical spot to soothe our continuing grief for the loss of Wai'opae and Warm Pond. We would like to visit Narnia, and would very much appreciate your tips. Mahalo, Dan

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Pat Goding
15/12/2018 08:10:57 pm

Hi Hannah, live on Oahu, spending a wk on Big Island next wk, avid hikers, would love directions please. Mahalo

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Tomo
23/12/2018 06:38:57 pm

Hello Hannah!
Really great article, I too would love directions!

Email is sent, please check your inbox, thx!

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Byron Iboy
15/1/2019 04:22:47 pm

Hello I'm trying to find Narnia please help me out. Thank you.

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Hannahthetraveller
15/1/2019 09:11:52 pm

Send me a message via the Contact Form and I’ll send over the directions!

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Ekekela
16/1/2019 04:43:57 pm

Hello Hannah I live on Big Island and I sent you a message yesterday via the contact form and haven’t received anything from you...could you please send directions. Mahalo nui loa

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Greg Loeb link
28/1/2019 03:45:16 am

Hi Hannah,
I am in HIlo area for six months doing some research on an invasive fruit fly and my wife has come over for a visit. We had heard about Narnia from the family I am staying with and it sounds like a magical place to visit. They did not have good directions so I found you through a google search. We would be grateful if you could share directions with us.

Best wishes. Greg and Donna

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Kim Neville link
14/2/2019 04:04:47 am

I would love the directions to Narnia. Thank you!

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Joachim Barnreuther
9/3/2019 06:07:08 am

Hi,
I would love to have your directions to Narnia. I live in Holualoa with my wife and kids and was googling Narnia as we have never gone yet (after 7 years on the island :)
Would love you directions. Mahalo

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GregnLori
23/3/2019 06:57:40 pm

Would love directions to Narnia! THANKS

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Bethany
1/4/2019 03:23:44 pm

Hey Hannah!

I'm moving to Hilo for school this fall and am taking a trip over this week to check out my new future home! Found your blog and would love some instructions on how to get to narnia!

Thank you for any help you can provide!!
Bethany

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Keith
3/4/2019 12:34:04 am

Aloha! My wife and I live in Kea'au and have been looking for spots to hike to and swim. This sounds really special :) Would love directions if you would kindly respond to my email address. Mahalo!

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Suale
15/4/2019 09:59:51 pm

Hola Hannah,
I'm exploring beautiful Hilo and I heard of this amazing place! Can you please share how to get there? Mahalo!

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Tomasz Popek
17/4/2019 10:08:21 pm

Hi!
I'm heading to the Big Island from Vancouver, Canada in a couple of weeks. I was wondering if you could give to the directions to Narnia?

Thanks!

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Tanner Gray
22/4/2019 08:12:46 am

Hello! We are visiting from Utah and would love to get in on this. Please send me some info for this so we can check it out! Thank you!

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Grandpa Jim
5/5/2019 03:34:10 am

Aloha Hannah, I've lived in Keaau for 18 years, but never been to this spot now called Narnia. My grandkids are coming from the mainland as soon as school's out and I'd love to take them. They are 14 and 16, so they will behave respectfully. Mahalo. Grandpa Jim

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Chewy
16/5/2019 06:02:54 pm

Aloha. I live in Lower Puna. Been to Marnia once about 2 years ago. Going this Sunday, but can’t exactly remember how to get there. Can you send me directions? Thanks a ton.

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Kate
19/5/2019 08:46:11 am

Trying to find Narnia, please drop a pin

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Jennifer Muller
27/5/2019 08:37:25 pm

Would love directions too

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Danielle
10/6/2019 11:36:16 pm

Would love to go visit narnia before I leave the island

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John Pedersen
1/7/2019 04:37:23 pm

Family has explored this island for twenty years and spent most our time west and south, I’d love to take my family to Narnia. Can you send directions for our newest adventure on the east side?

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Cara Brander
14/8/2019 09:20:40 pm

Would love directions to find Narnia for my family! Thank you :)

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Kim
19/8/2019 06:30:01 am

Hi Hannah,
We are going to the Big Island in October. We are very adventurous and would love to go to these Falls with our sons and their wives. I have been gathering information and I have a pretty good idea of where it starts but I’m not positive. Any information would help. Thank you! Kim

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Ann Claire Shepherd
14/9/2019 12:24:28 am

Hi. Would love more info as we are taking YWAM students for a visit to Narnia

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Chris
22/9/2019 01:38:14 am

Hi Hannah,

I'd love to get the directions to Narnia Falls as we'll be visiting in a few days. Thanks for posting this blog post, and thanks in advance for sharing the directions!

Best,
Chris

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Lyn
5/10/2019 06:43:10 am

Hi Hannah, I’d like a ticket to Narnia pretty please. Hoping to create more magical moments with my very Loved💕one.

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elise bunzey
13/10/2019 06:21:03 am

Hi just moved here, have heard about Narnia.. would love to know how to get there, thanks for putting this post out there

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Josi
2/11/2019 04:42:04 am

Hi Hannah,
Nice to read your blog ! and its nice that you are willing to share the directions to Narnia falls :))
I would be very happy if you send me an email with the information.

Thank you so much, God bless you,

Josi

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Jen
28/11/2019 05:19:54 am

Hi! I’ve also heard about this spot and was wondering if you could give me the directions as well? Would be much appreciated! Thanks

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Sunny Seal
3/12/2019 07:18:37 am

Would like to go visit "Narnia" in Hilo. Thank you

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Josg
13/2/2021 03:09:09 am

Hi can you help out with finding Narnia? Don't know where to park, thanks!

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Stephanie Fullhart
20/2/2021 04:16:58 pm

Please email me hike directions. Mohalo!

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Katy
11/6/2021 08:10:06 pm

Hi! Would love directions to Narnia - my friends and I are staying on the Big Island for a month. Appreciate your blog post!

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Laura Ambrose
21/6/2021 05:25:07 pm

Hi Hannah,

My husband and I are finally able to go on our Honeymoon to the big Island we have had to reschedule our honeymoon three times due to COVID. Third times the charm right? I want this Honeymoon to be magical and unforgettable by finding Narnia. Can you please send me the directions to get there. Thank you so much in advance!

Sincerely,
Laura Ambrose

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